This mom is learning that life has a way of forcing you to meet yourself.

We’re raring to go on all the fun things for summer! While you’re planning, evaluate your family’s dental health and safety so you don’t get caught unaware.

Did you know that Lane County Waste Management services are not supported by taxes? Instead, they are supported by tipping fees — the cost paid by residents and garbage haulers for disposal. These fees keep the system running, covering everything from daily operations to essential public services.

You know that feeling of constantly holding it all together? The mental to-do list, the emotional labor, the never-ending responsibility of motherhood? It turns out, your body physically may be holding onto that, too.

Heatstroke in dogs can develop quickly and is a true medical emergency. Early signs include excessive panting, drooling, weakness and vomiting. As the condition progresses, pets may collapse or become unresponsive.

Summer has a way of bringing both freedom and pressure. The days are longer, routines shift, and suddenly there’s an unspoken expectation to keep kids busy, engaged and off screens. When they say, “I’m bored,” it can land as one more thing to solve on an already full plate.